Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : 7:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 1:30 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:274.210:47 AM5.94:522.96:13-0.67:064:52Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:084.311:28 AM5.65:373.06:51-0.57:074:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:504.312:145.36:313.07:32-0.27:084:51Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:344.51:084.97:352.98:160.17:084:51Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:214.72:154.48:562.69:060.57:094:51Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:075.03:424.010:232.110:000.97:104:51Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:525.45:133.811:351.410:551.37:114:51Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:375.96:393.812:390.67:124:51Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:236.37:564.01:37-0.27:134:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:116.68:584.212:462.02:29-0.97:134:51Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:586.99:534.41:432.23:17-1.47:144:52New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:457.010:454.52:372.34:04-1.67:154:52New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:306.911:354.63:272.44:50-1.67:164:52New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:156.74:162.55:36-1.47:164:52New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:234.611:02 AM6.35:092.66:19-1.07:174:53Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:084.711:49 AM5.86:042.77:01-0.67:184:53Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:534.712:365.27:012.77:42-0.17:184:53Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:374.71:264.68:052.78:220.57:194:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:234.82:264.09:222.59:051.07:194:54First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:074.93:443.610:382.29:511.57:204:55First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:485.05:123.311:431.810:381.97:214:55First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:275.26:383.312:391.37:214:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:065.47:523.51:290.87:214:56Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:465.68:463.712:152.52:130.37:224:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:265.89:283.91:072.62:51-0.17:224:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:056.010:084.11:552.73:28-0.57:234:58Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:426.210:464.22:382.74:04-0.77:234:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:196.311:244.43:182.74:39-0.87:234:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:576.33:592.75:15-0.97:245:00Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:004.510:37 AM6.14:432.75:51-0.87:245:01Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:364.711:22 AM5.85:332.66:27-0.57:245:01Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414131)

Common Questions About Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA today?

Slack tide in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is approximately 4:36 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Tide predictions for Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Tide data for Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414131. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414131.

What is the moon phase in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). This places Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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